$A$ torque of $1.732 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Nm}$ is required to hold a magnet at $90^{\circ}$ with the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field. The torque required to hold it at $60^{\circ}$ will be $\left[\sin 90^{\circ}=1, \sin 60^{\circ}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right] [\sqrt{3} = 1.732]$

  • A
    $1.5 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Nm}$
  • B
    $1 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Nm}$
  • C
    $1.732 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Nm}$
  • D
    $0.5 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Nm}$

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